Forklift Operator 3rd Shift

Watershed Foods; Gridley (IL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Watershed Foods in Gridley, IL is seeking a Forklift Operator to perform warehousing duties ensuring food quality and safety. The role involves operating a forklift to stage, store, load, and unload materials for Production, while following GMPs and safety policies.

Responsibilities include maintaining a clean warehouse/freezer, reporting safety and quality concerns, assisting with inventory counts, and recording data such as weights and lot numbers.

Qualifications

• Team-oriented mindset and ability to collaborate with others.
• Detail oriented and attentive to accuracy.
• Strong math skills relevant to warehouse tasks.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Shows initiative and can work with little supervision.
• Good problem-solving and accuracy in warehousing tasks.

Responsibilities

• Operate forklift to stage, store, load, and unload materials for Production.
• Adhere to GMPs and Food Safety policies for a safe workplace.
• Report Food Safety, Quality and Occupational Safety concerns to area leads and shift lead.
• Maintain warehouse and freezer areas clean and obstacle-free.
• Assist Warehouse Manager with physical inventory counts; break down pallets as needed.
• Record quality data (weights, lot numbers, temperatures) as directed.

Skills

Team-oriented

Detail oriented

Mathematics

Fast-paced

Initiative

Independent work

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Gridley, IL - Gridley, IL 61744

Salary Range: $22.00 - $28.00 Hourly

The Forklift Operator will perform warehousing duties to ensure food quality, food safety, and personnel safety are achieved.

Key Tasks and Responsibilities

• Adhere to GMP’s and Food Safety Policies, Occupational Safety Policies maintain a safe work environment.
• Operate forklift to stage, store, load, and unload materials required for Production.
• Report Food Safety, Quality and Occupational Safety concerns area leads and to shift lead.
• Maintain the warehouse and freezer in a clean and free of obstacles condition.
• Closely understand and adhere to all Shipping & Receiving procedures including, but not limited to, allergen separation, product identification, and cleaning and sanitation.
• Assist Warehouse Manager with physical inventory counts.
• Break down pallets as necessary.
• Perform sanitation duties as needed.
• Perform Master Cleaning Schedule duties as needed.
• Make process improvement suggestions.
• Properly dispose of waste material and used packaging supplies.
• Record quality data such as weights, lot numbers, temperature checks, etc. and directed by the Warehouse Manager or Quality Department.
• Assist other employees as needed to complete tasks.

QualificationsSkills Required

• Team-oriented personality.
• Detail oriented and attentive.
• Proficient in mathematics.
• Ability to work in fast paced environment.
• Well developed sense of personal initiative.
• Ability to work with little or no supervision.